Laurel Mellien, a local historian and
Crystal Lake Historical Society Board Member kicks off the series with her look
at photographic memorials on Friday, September 6 from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Placing a photographic memorial on
cemetery markers is a very old tradition which started soon after the invention
of photography. The Chicago area is a treasure trove of these headstones with
photographs attached.
Laurel’s program includes examples
from different religious and ethnic groups that use these memorials. The
photographic images not only memorialize the deceased but also the fashion of
the Edwardian Era. Large hats and beautiful wedding veils of this time period
are highlighted in many photographic memorials.
Other scheduled programs for the “Lunch and Learn”
Series include:
Friday, September 20: Nancy Fike uncovers the
mysteries behind the evolution of “Domestic Science.”
Friday, October 11: Diana Kenney “Traces our History
through Postcards”
Friday, October 18, Craig Pfannkuche
reveals the secrets to “Digging Grandma’s Privy”.
Price for program includes a delicious
boxed lunch. Preregistration is required through the Crystal Lake Park
District. Register online at www.crystallakeparks.org.
Program Fee: $15 per program, Resident Discount Fee: $10 per program. For
further information contact Mary Ott at (815) 477-5873, or via email palmerhouse@crystallakeparks.org
Photo information: This is an example
of a photographic memorial. Laurel Mellien, a local historian and Crystal Lake
Historical Society board member kicks off the series with her look at
photographic memorials
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